Young Woman and the Sea

Defy the odds.

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This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

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Creators

Joachim Rønning

director

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Jeff Nathanson

writer

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Glenn Stout

writer

Cast

Daisy Ridley actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey actor Stephen Graham actor Kim Bodnia actor Jeanette Hain actor Glenn Fleshler actor Sian Clifford actor Christopher Eccleston actor Ethan Rouse actor Olive Abercrombie actor

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Lilly Aspell actor

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Raphael J. Bishop actor Alex Hassell actor Alexander Karim actor

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Sebastian Griegel actor

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Doc Butler actor

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Yordan Angelov actor

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Robert Eades actor Hyoie O'Grady actor

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Devina Vassileva actor